11th Street

Shortland Street 11th July 2016

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• published: 12 Jul 2016
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Rachel is torn about how to punish Boyd, Drew and Harper. She knows referring Boyd to the medical council would needlessly wreck his career, but she can't be seen to do nothing. Realising that they were driven by noble motives and achieved much good, she demotes Boyd to regular surgery and puts onerous work demands on Drew. Recognising that Harper managed a potentially catastrophic situation well, Rachel congratulates her, but warns her never to hide anything like that again. Lucy finds a watch under the couch at the flat and returns it to Ali. He reveals it was a gift from Sabina, a mark of their continued friendship and her willingness to help him reunite with his family. Lucy accepts this, and after visiting the mosque herself, her love for Ali deepens. When Ali later calls Sabina to call off a meeting, he's shocked when she confesses she loves him and can't live without him. Sick of Vinnie going on about property seminars, Nicole begs Leanne to find something to distract him. Fundraising for the Social Club, Leanne ropes Vinnie into collecting items for her charity auction. Vinnie picks up donated items from Curtis's house, and accidentally scoops up Ali's watch. The day of Kylie's trial arrives. She's anxious, and wonders why she's not testifying. Her lawyer advises her against it, for fear she may incriminate herself further. Colleagues gather to wish Kylie well, but she's becoming increasingly worried about her prospects. She and TK see Julia at court but. When her sister snubs her, Kylie admits the hardest thing is knowing Julia hates her. Julia's testimony against her leaves Kylie shattered. Esther takes the stand and admits Kylie told her she helped her mother die. Kylie fears the worst, knowing TK will have to give the same evidence. When he gets the opportunity to speak, he leaves Esther and Kylie shocked. He chooses to lie in a desperate bid to help Kylie get off. Drew's pleased when Harper agrees to meet him for a drink after the trouble he caused her with Rachel. They have a wild, carefree time and wind up in bed together. Drew's delighted to have Harper back in his life, but Harper resolves to focus on work from now on. She wants to be a better support to Rachel. Frustrated, Drew attends Kylie's trial. He too is willing to lie in court, if it means he can help Kylie retain her freedom. After TK endangered himself for her, Kylie can't let Drew do the same. Ali's rattled that Sabina's still in love with him, especially as she's his only contact to his family. He consults Curtis, who urges him to cut his ties with Sabina, even if it means losing contact with his family. Ali is reluctant to do so, and drives to Hamilton to try and reason with Sabina. Curtis keeps his secret. When Lucy sees the watch come up for auction at the charity do, she goes overboard trying to stop it being sold. Ali interrupts and lets the sale go through. He explains Sabina gave him the watch to try and win him back. Lucy leaves the auction. Ali follows her, assuring her that he's cut Sabina out of his life and given up on his family. He declares he wants to make love to her now, and Lucy is swept up in the passion. Back in the courtroom, Kylie stuns everyone by declaring that she wants to confess. She tells the whole truth, in the hope that at least Julia will understand how much she loved and respected Norelle. She didn’t want to lose her. After a tense wait, the judge finds Kylie not guilty due to reasonable doubt. Julia's so moved by Kylie's testimony that they share an emotional reunion. TK's lie hasn’t gone unnoticed though. He's castigated for it by the prosecution lawyer, and can't find the words to defend himself. He's starting to realise he went too far in the name of love.